Avoidance maneuver

What a manoeuvre recommendation is

Manoeuvre recommendation refers to the advisories or suggestions provided to satellite operators regarding adjustments or changes in the satellite's trajectory or orientation.

These recommendations are based on data analysis to ensure safe and optimal operations of satellites in orbit. They aim to mitigate risks such as potential collisions with other orbital objects, maintain the satellite's intended path and performance, and respond to any detected anomalies or threats. The process involves evaluating multiple parameters and scenarios to propose the most effective manoeuvre strategy, thus supporting proactive space traffic management and enhancing the longevity and safety of space assets.

From conjunction assessment to actionable avoidance decisions

Avoidance manoeuvre recommendations translate conjunction assessments into an actionable decision: whether to manoeuvre, when to manoeuvre, and how much to manoeuvre while staying within mission constraints (propellant budget, pointing, keep-out zones, ground contact windows, and payload duty cycle).

They matter because the quality and timeliness of the recommendation directly drives collision risk reduction, operational continuity, and constellation-scale workload: better recommendations reduce unnecessary manoeuvres, protect limited fuel, limit service interruptions, and support coordinated space traffic management when multiple operators may be affected by the same close approach.

How Look Up enables avoidance manoeuvre recommendation

Look Up supports avoidance manoeuvre decision-making by detecting and tracking LEO objects down to a few cm with centimetric accuracy and low-latency processing, then fusing these observations with external data in its SYNAPSE SSA digital platform to maintain an up-to-date space picture.

From this fused dataset, Look Up delivers collision avoidance predictions with a 99.9% accuracy rate, rapid alerts, and tailored manoeuvre recommendations that account for mission constraints, via API or interface, with an on-premises deployment option for secure operations, helping operators act faster, reduce uncertainty, and scale safe operations across fleets and constellations.

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